Trends in number of government data incidents reported. The Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) has published the second update on the Government’s personal data protection efforts. This annual update is a key recommendation made by the Public Sector Data Security Review Committee (PSDSRC) in November 2019, to enhance…
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TfNSW and Sydney Trains not effectively managing cyber security risks
Both NSW government agencies have assessed their cyber security risks as unacceptably high Transport for NSW and Sydney Trains are not effectively managing their cyber security risks. Significant weaknesses exist in their cyber security controls, and both agencies have assessed that their cyber risks are unacceptably high. According to the…
Read MoreNeurodiverse workforce can benefit your team
Firms need to understand the value of having people that don’t think in a traditional way. Neurodiverse employees benefit an organisation however a large percentage remain unemployed. But by understanding and accommodating the needs of neurodiverse talent, employers can foster a more diverse, inclusive and successful business. According to a…
Read MoreMDEC to accelerate digitalisation efforts
In support of the Government’s recovery plan for Malaysia. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead agency in digital transformation, will accelerate digitalisation initiatives roll out following the announcement of the Pakej Perlindungan Rakyat dan Pemulihan Ekonomi (PEMULIH) by the Prime Minister, YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. According to…
Read MoreBanks to move online and form customer-centric digital ecosystems
Global banking executives believe that the branch-based model will die out. COVID-19 branch closures, new technologies and increased competition from fintechs, super-app platforms and tech giants have accelerated digital transformation and triggered a shift in banking priorities and business models. Temenos the banking software company, finds that 65 per cent…
Read MoreRapid rise of digital signatures
Asia-Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth in the global certificate authority market. Due to the burgeoning requirement for smooth digital transaction management and user authentication, the demand for digital signatures is rising rapidly. The increasing acceptance of online transactions and payment procedures, and surging digitization rate are driving…
Read MoreSouth Australia invests in becoming a secure tech powerhouse
State budget sees millions being spent and cyber security. The South Australian Government plans to further investments in its technology sector, as well as cyber security. The State Budget 2021-22 includes investments in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Health Hub, to be delivered through an A$1.6 million investment over four…
Read MoreModernising bank infrastructure
Driven by agility, efficiency, and, thanks to 2020, resiliency. In IDC’s Worldwide Industry CloudPath Survey (May 2020), 57 per cent of banks responding to the survey said they already run in hybrid environments, with another 31 per cent moving to hybrid models in 12 months, and a further 9 per cent moving…
Read MoreCIOs rule…but for how long
How do they stay at the top of their game as change leaders in the face of uncertainty? Part one of a two part series… CIOs are unique in that no other role in the C-suite has been defined by as much rapid, continuous change and uncertainty. In a blog…
Read MoreCIOs rule…the future of work
How do they stay at the top of their game as change leaders in the face of uncertainty, when it comes to the future of work? In the first part Chris Goodhue vice president of CIO strategy at IDC wrote the next frontier for CIOs is likely to include a…
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